Unlucky Dip

The Pan of Hamgee, a starving outlaw, bumps into Big Merv; the meanest, scariest gangster in the City and without thinking what he is doing, steals his wallet. When Big Merv realises what has happened The Pan's future looks short. Unless he can persuade Big Merv to let him go he will be recycled into the Outer Ring Road, currently being constructed round the City.U certificate. 4,000 words. More

It's a hard life when your existence is treason and it's illegal for anyone to give you a job. Even so, The Pan of Hamgee has survived 3 years as a Government Blacklisted Individual. But then he bumps into Big Merv, the meanest, scariest gangster in the City and tries to steal his wallet. The Pan's future looks short. Can he persuade Big Merv to let him go or will he be going for a quick swim, with concrete boots on?

M T McGuire is a 46 year old stay-at-home mum. She used to do stand up but sat down to write books when she got married. Sixteen years later, she has finished the K'Barthan Trilogy. She still checks all unfamiliar wardrobes for a gateway to Narnia, which probably tells you everything you need to know about her. She lives in Bury St Edmunds with a McOther a McSon and a McCat.

If you've read any of her stuff, she'd like to say, 'thank you' and hopes you enjoyed it.

Her blog is at http://www.mtmcguire.co.uk and she's MTMcGuireauthor on twitter.

Reviews

Review by:
Leonora Smythe
on Dec. 18, 2014 :
Readers of the K'Barthan series will enjoy this short prequel which introduces three of the main characters and relates how they first met. As usual, The Pan manages to make a mess of things. Even in this short story, the author manages to combine humour, strong characters and action. Or, for anyone who hasn't read her other books, it provides an intriguing insight into the series, leaving you wanting more.

My Thoughts: A fun prequel to the K'Barthan trilogy by M T McGuire, this short story tells how The Pan met Big Merv... and showcases his (lack of) pickpocketing skills. A must-read for fans of the series!

Series Information: Unlucky Dip is the prequel to the K'Barthan Trilogy
Book 1: Few are Chosen, review linked here where formatting allowed.
Book 2: The Wrong Stuff
Book 3: One Man, No Plan tentatively scheduled for Christmas 2013

Disclosure: I received a copy of this e-book from the author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Synopsis: The Pan of Hamgee, starving outlaw, bumps into Big Merv; the meanest, scariest gangster in the City and without thinking what he is doing, steals his wallet. When Big Merv realises what has happened our hero's future looks short. Will he talk his way out of it or will he be 'recycled' into a stanchion of the Outer Ring Road extension.

(review of free book)

Review by:
Amy Eye
on Sep. 17, 2011 :
(no rating)
The Pan must do something quickly, not only is he Blacklisted, but he has just done something terribly stupid. His instincts kicked in before his mind had a chance to tell him how insane it was.

He just nabbed the wallet of the baddest of the bad. What's a pathetic soul like The Pan supposed to do? Grovel. Pray. Grovel. I'm not sure if it's necessary to do it in that order, but all three are needed to get out of this situation alive.

This short made me wonder exactly what type of beings were in this story. There is talk of antennas waving and quivering. I thought it was going to be a mob story, but the antennas have peaked my interest.